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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After accidentally killing an animal with a pebble, what does Equiano do?
(a) Takes the animal to cook and eat it.
(b) Escapes from slavery.
(c) Goes to his father and says "I can not tell a lie, it was I who killed it with my pebble."
(d) Hides in the shrubs.

2. What sign is used to mark an Embrenche?
(a) A headdress of feathers.
(b) A red armband.
(c) A scar on the forehead.
(d) A silver badge.

3. What do the crew do to Equiano when he refuses to eat?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Beg him to eat.
(c) Make him walk the plank.
(d) Ignore him.

4. When Equiano is enslaved to a chief, what kind of shop does he work in?
(a) A goldsmith's shop.
(b) A bakery.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A blacksmith's shop.

5. Which statement best describes the Eboes' religious beliefs?
(a) They have never heard of the idea of God.
(b) The Eboe are Christians.
(c) They believe that each animal and plant has its own god.
(d) They believe in a single God who created Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is taken on board the slave ship, what does Equiano fear?

2. What punishment does Equiano get for accidentally killing an animal?

3. Why does Equiano stop eating on the slave ship?

4. What is different about the second slave ship?

5. Which statement best describes the Eboe's living arrangements?

(see the answer key)

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